Alabama

Wendy's/Arby's Group considering Arby's sale

ATLANTA -- Wendy's/Arby's Group is considering selling its struggling Arby's business and concentrating more on its expansive Wendy's hamburger chain.

The Atlanta restaurant operator has experienced softness at both its Wendy's and Arby's locations, but Arby's has long been suffering because its sandwiches can cost $5 or more, more expensive than many other fast-food offerings.

While Wendy's/Arby's announced in November that Arby's would be coming out with lower-priced options, the company has now decided to pursue strategic options and potentially shed the operations.

The Arby's sandwich chain has almost 3,700 restaurants and Wendy's currently has more than 6,500 restaurants.